Weekly Update

What a week! It was short (thanks, Mr. Presidents) and sunny...who could ask for more? It was also a week of late-nights (thanks, Olympics). Here's what happened in Seminary this week:

On Tuesday, we met Alma the Younger and the sons of Mosiah. We also met an angel who spoke with a voice of thunder instead of the usual still, small voice. We were there when Big Alma and his ward rejoiced when they understood why Alma the Younger was carried home. Lesson to us all -- never underestimate the power of a parental prayer. Tuesday also saw the end of the Book of Mosiah and the beginning of the reign of the judges. Wednesday was Scripture Chase Olympics, and it was full of twirling, jumping, one-handed speediness! What athletic and scriptural prowess! Thursday and Friday were spent getting to know the Book of Alma and we truly jumped right into the action! Gideon and Nehor got it going and Amlici kept it going. By the way, the story of Amlici could be considered a type and shadow of Satan. Keep that in mind the next time you read Alma chapter 2.

This week, Seminary Survivor challenged us to offer to pray, give small and simple acts of service, pay attention to creation, and to get a talk ready. (How appropriate for our seniors because Seminary Sacrament Meeting will be here soon!) Just one more week of challenges and then the Ultimate Seminary Survivor will be crowned!

Grades will be passed out at church, so if you don't get something from either of us teachers, please let me know. If you have questions about your student's information, please ask.

Have a wonderful, sunny weekend!

Love,

Sister Mann

Weekly Update

Happy Valentine's Day!

How about doing this week's update in reverse?

Friday was the 13th Annual Johnny Lingo Love Day. Johnny, Mahana, Moki and even Mr. Harris were there! Too bad they couldn't enjoy the goodies that everyone brought. Popcorn, cookies, cake, truffles, candy, and donut holes -- all blessed and served with love at church. Therefore, they had no calories!

Thursday we talked about Alma's problem-solving technique found in Mosiah 26. Wednesay, Tuesday, and Monday were full of Mosiah chapters 19 through 24. Not only are those pages full of gospel truths, they are full of intrigue and daring escapes. They are good chapters to keep in mind when we need to make a daring escape from temptation!

Seminary Survivor continues to challenge us to outwit, outplay and outlast Satan on our way to the celestial kingdom. Challenges this week included helping without being asked, offering only sincere compliments, spending an additional 10 minutes in prayer, and choosing the right all day. The weekend challenge is a two-parter -- love and patriotism. We have to be creative in how to demonstrate both of those. If only I could send George Washington and Abraham Lincoln some valentine cards...

Next week will be short due to the President's Day holiday. Grades will be coming home this week and if there are any questions about your student's information, please ask me.

Thanks, once again, for your continued support of our Seminary program!

Love,

Sister Mann, not the sharpest trader in all the islands...

Weekly Update

Isn't this a great motto? It was coined by King George VI in 1939 when the British were facing the threat and early conflicts of WWII. What a perfect motto for the second semester of Seminary. Keep calm, carry on, and don't panic in the face of temptation. Honestly, it's a great personal motto, too.

Seminary Survivor started this week! I love Survivor! Every day there is a challenge to do or not do something -- a chance for personal growth and improvement. This week, we avoided sugar, listened to church music, shared graciously, and shook lots of hands. Every day, students score themselves on their efforts. At the end of the month, we will crown an Ultimate Survivor who will win a $10 gift card to his or her favorite fast food place. And what is the secret to becoming the Ultimate Survivor? Keep calm and carry on.

Lessons this week focused on two people -- Abinadi and Alma. We discussed types and shadows of Christ and how Abinadi was clearly one of those in nearly every respect. You just have to wonder if Abinadi knew that Alma got the message and that Alma was intent on sharing it with his fellowmen. Alma's discourse on the baptismal covenant in Mosiah 18 is just wonderful! In my humble opinion, they kept calm and carried on just as the Lord would have them do.

Grades will be done this week and will include the most up-to-date attendance/punctuality information. If you have any questions, please ask me!

Thanks so much for your support of Seminary! Keep Surviving! Keep Calm! Carry On!
Love,
Sister Mann